Karen Siechen our dear WLS cheerleading sister--waiting to hear from you

I've been watching CNN coverage of the 6.6 Hawaii quake, which hit the northwestern portion of Hawaii island, just south of Maui, where Karen lives. Throughout the day, there have been over two dozen after-shocks. As of this point, no serious injuries nor deaths have been reported, though power outages are widespread. Let's keep Karen's safety in our thoughts and prayers during this major inconvenience. Thankfully no tsunami is expected.

Aloha Patti, and thank you so much for caring enough to post about my little island! It was a wild and crazy morning, and panic did set in for a couple of hours until we could get news that a tsunami was not predicted. Thankfully I have a lot of friends here and we all banded together and listened to portable radio until we knew we were going to be OK. We were all ready to head for the 4th floor of our condo complex if the ocean began to recede. Visions of the horrible pictures on CNN of the tsunami in Thailand area were dancing in my head for awhile. Something like this makes you aware of how precious life is, and friends, and safety, and the support of great people like those in here. THANKS AGAIN! Aloha nui loa, KarenS

Hi Karen, Am so glad you're alright, and I can only imagine how many more calories were burned with the nerve-racking day!?!! Take care, and have a better tomorrow Hugs, Patti

So glad to hear you are safe, Karen!!! Amber